SR1315 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold Hans Krecker of Crystal Lake, who passed away on June 7, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Harold Krecker was born in Norwood Park on July 16, 1925 to William and Elizabeth (nee Schulmeister) Krecker; he married Erna Timm on April 7, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake; and

WHEREAS, Harold Krecker worked for Ormsby Motors in Crystal Lake for 60 years; he served as Chief of the Crystal Lake Fire and Rescue Department for over 34 years, going from volunteer to full-time status, retiring on July 16, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Harold Krecker was an avid golfer, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and music; and

WHEREAS, Harold Krecker was preceded in death by his wife, Erna; his parents; brother, Walter; and sister, Lorraine Browder; and

WHEREAS, Harold Krecker is survived by his cherished daughter, Cheryl (Jerry) Grouzard; treasured grandsons, Jeff and Eric Grouzard; dear sisters, Eleanor Stegeman, Lucille (Bob) McAlvey, and Hulda Johnson; nieces and nephews; his loving companion, Jeri Crandall and her children, Marc (Roxie), Bob, Marty, and Candy Horton; and their families including many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold Hans Krecker, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Harold Krecker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.